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The Official Competition
Every feature selected is considered for the Official Competition and the A$60,000 Sydney Film Prize.
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The auditorium of Sydney’s State Theatre in 2006, one of the festival’s main screens; a venue photo, not taken during the festival. · Report image rightsSydney · AustraliaFilm festivals
2027.06.09 — 2027.06.20 · Coming soon
June: new films in a grand old picture palace.
Sydney Film Festival 2027
The Sydney Film Festival calls itself one of the longest-running and most prestigious film festivals in the world, and its 74th edition runs from 9 to 20 June 2027. Every feature selected is considered for the Official Competition and the A$60,000 Sydney Film Prize; there are also the Documentary Australia Award, a First Nations Award and a Sustainable Future Award, the Dendy Awards for Australian short films, the international shorts strands FLUX: Art+Film and Freak Me Out, and the Screenability program for filmmakers living with disability. Submissions close on 26 February 2027 and the programme follows. 2027 Flexipasses are on sale, from A$199 for ten tickets.
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A REASON TO GO
A REASON TO GO
State Theatre and other Sydney cinemas2027.06.09 — 2027.06.20Film festivalsTicket required
FIND YOUR REASON
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The Dendy Awards for short films
The Dendy Awards for Australian shorts cover live action, direction, animation and craft, a first look at new local directors.
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Films at the State Theatre
The main venue, the State Theatre, is a gilded old picture palace: chandeliers, carvings and red seats around the big screen.
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This could be for you if you are…
- Film lovers
- Anyone in Sydney in winter
Before you decide
The programme and sessions come after submissions close in 2027.
Flexipasses do not cover the opening night, closing ceremony or special events.
Book popular sessions early.
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This edition’s venues and sessions are not out yet.
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Dates & times
2027.06.09 — 2027.06.20Wednesday 9 to Sunday 20 June 2027 (Sydney time); the session list is still to come.
Australia/SydneyMore programme details
- The Official Competition
- The Dendy Awards for short films
- Films at the State Theatre
Venue & travel
State Theatre and other Sydney cinemasScreenings are spread across Sydney cinemas, with the State Theatre on Market Street in the city as the main venue; venues come with the programme.
Entry & companions
Single tickets: adult A$27.50, concession and senior A$23, 17 and under A$20 (ID required). 2027 Flexipasses: 10 tickets A$199, 20 for A$375, 30 for A$495, up to four per session and shareable; Youth Pass for ages 15–24, six tickets for A$96, up to two per session. Flexipasses do not cover the opening night, closing ceremony or special events.
Tickets & access
AUD 20–27.50 (single tickets)
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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The auditorium of Sydney’s State Theatre in 2006, one of the festival’s main screens; a venue photo, not taken during the festival.
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